Section R9-29-202. Application Process

A.      The Administration shall provide the opportunity to apply without delay.

B.       To apply for the MCS Program, a person shall submit an appli- cation form prescribed by AHCCCS unless the person’s appli- cation has been referred by the Social Security Administration as part of the Extra Help program described under A.A.C. R9- 30-101.

C.      An application shall be submitted by a person listed in A.A.C. R9-22-1406(B) unless the person’s application has been referred by the Social Security Administration as part of the Extra Help program described under A.A.C. R9-30-101.

D.      The date of application is the date a signed application is received as described under A.A.C. R9-22-1406 or the date of an application referred by the Social Security Administration as part of the Extra Help program described under A.A.C. R9- 30-101.

E.       Applicant’s representative. AHCCCS shall allow a person of an applicant’s choice to accompany, assist, and represent the applicant in the application process or assistance can be pro- vided by AHCCCS. If requested, AHCCCS shall help a person complete an application.

F.       AHCCCS shall determine whether an application is complete under A.A.C. R9-22-1406.

Historical Note

Adopted effective May 23, 1990 (Supp. 90-2). Amended

effective June 16, 1992 (Supp. 92-2). Section repealed;

new Section adopted effective April 14, 1998 (Supp. 98- 2). Section repealed; new Section made by final rulemak- ing at 9 A.A.R. 5142, effective January 3, 2004 (Supp.

03-4). Amended by final rulemaking at 18 A.A.R. 3139,

effective January 6, 2013 (Supp. 12-4).